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Ollama

Ollama is an open-source platform for running large language models (LLMs), primarily on your own hardware and optionally through its cloud service. It works as a hub for downloading, updating, and managing local language models.

Running language models entirely on your hardware means that all data, prompts, code, and outputs can stay on your machine, with no internet or external servers required. This allows you to maintain full control and privacy. Ollama also provides an optional cloud service for running larger models on datacenter-grade hardware when local resources are limited.

Official website: ollama.com

Tutorial

How to Use Ollama to Run Large Language Models Locally

Learn how to use Ollama to run large language models locally. Install it, pull models, and start chatting from your terminal without needing API keys.

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By Leodanis Pozo Ramos • Updated July 7, 2026 • Reviewed by Martin Breuss